This season of isolation and social distancing has forced churches around the country to make hard decisions without an idea of what the other side holds. Listen in as Thom and Sam discuss the questions and best practices pastors are talking about right now on Church Answers and the five hard things churches must do right now.

* Hit the reset button, not the pause button.

* Keep as many employed as possible.

* Experiment creatively

* Stop complaining… now and forever. 

* Comply with the government’s request not to gather

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